Join Presidential Inaugural Poet and Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Richard Blanco for a reading of his poems, followed by community poetic readings as part of Miami's Favorite Poems Project, which invites people to share a favorite poem and the story of how it came into their lives and changed them forever. For a list of guest readers, refer to the long description below. To register contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+.
Special guest readers include:
Miami-Dade County Poetry Ambassador Nicole Tallman, Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker and local guest poets Clayre Benzadón, Ana Maria Caballero, Chloé Firetto-Toomey, Oscar Fuentes and Neysa King.
A select number of audience members will have an opportunity to also share their favorite poem and story. For guidelines visit https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/mayor/poetry/poem-reader-guidelines.page.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performances & Presentations | In-Person |
TAGS: | Richard Blanco | Poetry reading | Poetry | Miami's Favorite Poems Project | In-Person | Cultural Events | Community Event |